I'm not someone who likes to wear heavy foundation every day. Actually, I kind of hate the way most foundations feel on my face like th...

I'm not someone who likes to wear heavy foundation every day. Actually, I kind of hate the way most foundations feel on my face like the Kat Von D Tattoo Foundation. It feels heavy, I know it's there and it gets cakey throughout the day if my skin isn't in perfect condition. On most days, I just opt for a BB Cream or Tinted Moisturizer like the Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer.

I've been wearing the Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer on a day to day basis for a few weeks now. I have some complaints about this but I still like it enough to wear it pretty much everyday. The shade I wear is Finland, which is the lightest shade.

Good things:

It's a medium coverage, but I don't find that you can build it more than that, but since it's a tinted moisturizer, why would you?

It blends really well.

It really feels like you aren't wearing anything after it dries down.

It lasts all day without becoming blotchy.

The bad:

It sinks into pores, even with a pore smoothing primer.

It can make my skin look drier.

It's very yellow-toned even though I got a shade listed as neutral.

It doesn't hydrate, it seems to dry me out.

I'm a little annoyed at the fact that it's drying out my skin and if I don't really hydrate my skin before applying it, it still looks dry. I can't totally blame this product though. While I want it to be more moisturizing, my skin is SO dry because it's winter that none of my foundations are working for me.

If I don't balance out the yellow tone with a pink-toned powder, I look like Bart Simpson, which is never a good look. That's honestly what annoys me most.

I'm debating on returning it and trying something else. I hate returning things, but I'm so frustrated.

This sounds like a negative review, but I'm really trying to not make it that way. The coverage is nice, it blends so well and it's totally weightless. It wears off evenly and it just feels good on your skin.

It's really a good product.

I recommend trying it IF you go to the store and swatch it to make sure it matches you. Don't be a Simpson. I recommend grabbing a sample and trying it out to make sure it works for you. If you have normal-oily skin, it'll probably be great for you.

The NARS Light Reflecting Translucent Setting Power is something I've been waiting to review for a while now. It's something that I...

The NARS Light Reflecting Translucent Setting Power is something I've been waiting to review for a while now. It's something that I felt was a splurge, and I wanted to be 100% sure of myself before reviewing this.

After using this for the past 6 weeks, I feel like I can truly tell you all of the positives & negatives of this powder.

Let's start with what it is:

*According to the description it is a weightless, translucent powder for all skin tones that creates a soft matte finish that looks luminous in any light.

It has the typical NARS packaging, black & rubberized that attracts dirt like no other. It comes with a sponge and a little bag to keep the compact in, I assume to attempt to keep the packaging clean.

The powder itself is so unique compared to every setting powder I've ever felt. When you swatch it, it almost feels wet, but it's not. It's so light and just gives you a glow-y but kind of matte finish to your skin. It's hard to explain, but it's gorgeous. If you've never swatched this powder before, do it! Go to Sephora & just swatch it.

Here's the list of claims:

extends makeup wear

enhances the look of foundation without color

diffuses light

undetectable

blurs pores, wrinkles and fine lines

absorbs oil but is non-drying

Does it actually do all of these things?

Yes, actually.

It definitely extends my makeup wear and is completely undetectable on the skin. It blurs my pores pretty well, I mean it's not working miracles but it makes a visible difference.

The part you've probably been looking for. Are there are negatives to this powder?

Aside from the perpetually dirty packaging, there's one downside.

I've read reviews before buying this powder & they were mixed. Different people had different experiences with the texture of the powder, as some of them seem like they're so pressed that you can't get the product onto your brush or sponge. Mine is like this, and I actually have to use a synthetic brush with rougher bristles to knock the product up so I can use it and it's really inconvenient. I just didn't want to return it because I assumed I'd probably get another that's the same way. The one I swatched was NOT like this, so it's not all of them.

That's the one down side.

Despite that issue, I love this powder and I'll most likely repurchase it eventually. There are a few others I want to try as well, so it'll probably be after those. The point is, I love it enough to repurchase it. It's my favorite of all the setting powders I've ever used.

You can find the Nars Light Reflecting Translucent Setting Powder at Sephora.

If you've been here for a while, you're probably aware of my deep love of all things NARS, so I decided to write a post all about t...

If you've been here for a while, you're probably aware of my deep love of all things NARS, so I decided to write a post all about them & the products I currently have and the ones I still want.

First of all, I'm a sucker for NARS packaging. Yes, it gets dirty and it seems to attract dirt but it is SO classy and nice looking. I just really love seeing it on my desk.

I don't have the largest collection of NARS products, as you can see. But, there are a ton of others that I want to get, which I'll tell you all about at the end. I also forgot to picture the Larger than Life Eyeliner in Via Veneto, which just happens to be my all time favorite liner for my waterline.

NARS Domination Cheek Palette: This was a gift sent to me from NARS for being a loyal Narsissist. It has 3 blush shades and a bronzer, but really the top left works best as a highlight.

NARS Deep Throat Blush (travel size): This is a beautiful blush that I use pretty often. It's nice & natural and I really love the way it looks.

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation: As someone with extremely dry skin, this is my holy grail foundation. It is one of the few that looks good on dry skin, doesn't enhance dry patches and is a medium coverage without looking fake or cakey.

NARS Bronzing Powder 'Laguna': By now, you're aware of my love of Laguna. I still need to grab another one, I just have a hard time parting with the money to buy one when I have so many other bronzers just sitting in my drawer, watching me use Laguna everyday. I almost feel guilty because I use it so much, but it's so natural looking and just beautiful. I can't get enough.

NARS Eye Primer: Despite having dry skin, I seem to have the world's oiliest eyelids and this just happens to be the only primer that works for me. My eyeshadows won't crease and they'll stay pigmented and in place all day long. No other primer lives up to this one.

NARS Light Reflecting Translucent Powder: This is a very light, dare I say weightless powder. Despite my dry skin, I can use this to set my foundation and not only does it leave my skin looking amazing and dewy, it doesn't cake up and you can NOT see it on your skin. I really love it and I'm so glad I picked it up.

So that's it for what I have, here are a few things I still want.

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer: I've heard nothing but good things and this is a bandwagon I want to jump on immediately.

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer: What can I say, I'm a sucker for foundations, tinted moisturizers and BB Creams and I've heard this one is great.

Well, that's an extensive list, and if I'm being honest I really just want to try everything from NARS that I don't already own because I love NARS products. I think that's fairly obvious at this point. I don't own as many NARS products as I do other brands, simply because they are more expensive. However, I do feel they're generally worth the higher price tag, as they do tend to be higher quality and more luxurious than some other brands.

I would love to know what your favorite NARS products are & what you'd like to try, so let me know in the comments!

I'm finally getting this look and review posted. I've literally been working on it all morning/afternoon. I just can't get my b...

I'm finally getting this look and review posted. I've literally been working on it all morning/afternoon. I just can't get my brain to work with me; it's somewhere else today.

So, at first I was going to do a simple look. Then, I wanted to do something dramatic. I settled on doing something light but dramatic, rather than the black eyeshadow and silver glitter I see everywhere.

My goal was to use the MUG Foiled shadows on the lid and do a soft cut crease.

This is how it turned out.

I'll list the products used at the end of the post, but first, here's my review of the MUG Foiled shadows.

I purchased three of the Foiled Eyeshadows when the preorders opened up. There are still a few more I want to pick up soon.

The ones I grabbed are "In the Spotlight", "Houdini", and "Grandstand"

Here are the swatches. The first set of swatches is out of the light, just to show the color and pigmentation. That is legit one swipe, no primer.

And there they are in the light. Crazy, right? That shine is insane! Again, this is one swipe, no primer.

(In the Spotlight, Houdini and Grandstand)

The texture of these is unlike anything I've ever used. The closest I can compare is the L'oreal Infallible shadows, but those are somewhat chunky and these are so smooth.

These feel super creamy, almost like a cream shadow, but they're powder. It's so odd!

I find the only way I apply these is with my finger. They don't apply well with a brush, they apply much sheerer and don't have the incredible shine. These are really pigmented and don't seem to fade during the day, which is awesome. I do find, however, that these crease on me sometimes. Not so much the lighter shades, but Houdini has creased every time I've used it and it makes me super sad. Now, I do have extremely oily lids, but I've tried two different eye primers and a glitter glue and none worked. If anyone has any other suggestions, please let me know! I don't know what else to try! With a primer, the other two stay just fine. I can't wear any eyeshadow without a primer, so I haven't attempted it with these either considering how creamy they are.

Overall, I love these, even Houdini. I will find a way to make it work, and then I'll let you know what I did. Definitely pick these up! You'll love them!

I think it's time for my Christmas Wishlist for 2014! This is just an insight into what I think would make awesome Christmas presents. ...

I think it's time for my Christmas Wishlist for 2014! This is just an insight into what I think would make awesome Christmas presents. Even if you don't care what I want for Christmas, this could give some ideas of what you could ask for or what you could buy for the other people on your list!

Obviously, I don't expect to get all of the things I'm about to show you. This is just a list of things I'd personally love to get for Christmas. In all honestly, I probably won't get any of them until after Christmas when I buy them myself. I'm just hoping this will be helpful for those of you who, like me, haven't even started Christmas shopping yet or even asked for anything for Christmas.

I've divided this into two collages; one with makeup and the other with body/skin care products. So, let's get started!

These are a few of the many makeup products I've been lusting after lately. Especially that Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick. I've been after that in the shade Lolita for quite some time, but it's out of stock everywhere. I want all of the shades though and you really can't go wrong with a long wearing lipstick that doesn't transfer. That's what dreams are made of!

I can't be the only one absolutely IN LOVE with Gucci Guilty. I can't even help myself, and I'll honestly end up buying it for myself after Christmas. Also, those GlamGlow masks, I've been dying to try them, so fingers crossed!

All of these things are available at either Sephora or Ulta, in case you're interested.

In addition to this, another great gift would be a Z Palette with some Makeup Geek eyeshadows. Seriously, they're amazing. I didn't put them on my wishlist as I already own so many and I just buy those on my own, but seriously. They're inexpensive, highly pigmented and blendable, the quality is amazing and they'd make a perfect gift. You can find a ton of swatches and reviews of them all over my blog, but here's a picture of my current collection and Z Palette.

This is something I don't think I've done before, and that's make a top five list of my favorite products from specific cat...

This is something I don't think I've done before, and that's make a top five list of my favorite products from specific categories.

I thought that maybe this could be helpful to some of you, I hope! I also have a nice mix of high end and drugstore products for each category to share with you.

I decided to start this off with my top 5 foundations. One of these is a BB cream and 2 of the 5 are from the drugstore. I've reviewed most of these products in the past and the ones I haven't reviewed previously will be reviewed in an upcoming post.

So, let's get started!

We'll start with the drugstore end.

L'oreal True Match foundation & L'oreal True Match Lumi : I decided to include both of these because while they are similar, they're different enough to qualify for two spots.

They both have a huge range of shades, ranging from light to dark, cool, warm and neutral undertones, the selection is one of the best in my opinion. That's about the end of what they have in common, other than a name.

L'oreal True match is around $7 a bottle. The finish is slightly dewy but it's much more matte than Lumi. Also, while this one works great on my dry skin, it also works great on oily skin.

True Match Lumi is very dewy, so people with oily skin may not like it as much. It's around $13 at the drugstore.

I've had this for a couple of months now, and I've been using it very often. As you'll tell from the review, I was on the fence about this product, and now it's my HG. It works pretty well on my dry skin. If I'm not exfoliated enough or I didn't moisturize enough you can tell. It has a very natural finish and it really looks beautiful. It covers pretty well and lasts all day on me, seriously 10+ hours without fading. Keep in mind I have very dry skin, so if you're oily it may not last as long. You can pick this up at Sephora for $42.

Onto Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation.

This is another foundation that has a large range of colors, and despite the selection, I kind of struggled with finding a shade that works for me. After making a few exchanges, I got this one and it's a perfect match. This foundation is not forgiving when it comes to dry skin. No matter what I do, it looks slightly flaky if I'm dry that day, however if my skin is doing good, this foundation looks and feels GREAT. It seriously has a beautiful finish and feels like nothing on your skin and that's why it's in my top 5. I'll be using this a lot more after my skin balances out from the season change. It's so beautiful! This retails for around $36 at Sephora.

I love this stuff, I mean LOVE. I seriously need to pick up another one as this one is way too dark for me now since I've quit tanning. This covers well, blends in easily and you hardly need any product. It works nicely on my dry skin and I think it would work well on oily skin as well. It seriously sticks around too, I get 12+ hours of wear out of this one. It has a pretty matte finish which I like and surprisingly doesn't make me look dry. I love it. This retails for $39 at Sephora.

I've linked the individual reviews for the foundations I've previously talked about. Reviews for the rest are coming soon. I'd also like to note that as you can tell, some of the foundations mentioned are DARK. If you've been with me for a while, you know that I used to tan and I had a very deep tan. I stopped tanning a few months ago and now I'm back to my original shade of paper. :) That's why most of them don't match me now, though I would repurchase all of these in the correct shade in a heartbeat.

So, that's it for my top 5 foundations!

I hope you enjoyed the post and let me know what your top foundations are!

I've tried out a couple of different foundations lately. I've been looking for a new foundation for a little while now, and I decid...

I've tried out a couple of different foundations lately. I've been looking for a new foundation for a little while now, and I decided to try a couple of higher end foundations. I've tried the Urban Decay Naked Skin foundation, and I'll review it later but here's my review of the NARS Sheer Glow Foundation.

I purchased this for $42 at Sephora. I'm the same color as paper, so I chose the lightest shade, Siberia.

It's in a glass bottle with a screw on cap; no pump. That's its biggest downside and honestly, for a foundation this pricey a pump should be a must.

I heard this was a good foundation for dry skin, and I'm torn on that statement.

If I'm freshly exfoliated and heavily moisturized & primed, I can wear this foundation and it looks great. It has medium coverage, it's blendable and it's just beautiful.

I recommend using a beauty blender or a foundation brush for this foundation, the foundation brush takes a little more effort though; this foundation tends to be streaky if you aren't careful. I don't like applying it with my hands, it just stays streaky.

However, if I haven't moisturized my face that day as well as right before I put on my foundation, it looks horrible. It gets patchy, sinks into my pores and makes my dry spots stand out. It looks completely horrible.

I do have extremely dry skin and the seasons changing isn't making that any better. I have to use a heavy moisturizer in the morning and at night, and a lighter one before applying makeup. My skin is really terribly dry and I have issues with my pores whether I'm dried out or not.

This foundation is a perfect match for me, which was surprising because the shade selection isn't the largest.

So what do I think about this foundation? The color is beautiful, the coverage is perfect for me, it's so soft and blendable, it's not cakey and it looks really good, if my skin is behaving.

If you have extremely dry skin, make sure you take the right steps to prep your skin for the foundation. If you have slightly dry or normal skin, you'll most likely love this foundation.

I love it. The only things I don't love are the $42 price tag and lack of pump.

If you don't mind paying $42 for a foundation, I recommend giving it a shot.

** I would like to add that after continuing to try this foundation different way, it applies wonderfully with my Real Techniques sponge as long as I'm moisturized and primed. My skin is dehydrated, so when I do get dry spots, it is because of my skin, not the foundation. This has quickly taken the spot at my HG foundation.**

It's officially October, which means fall weather is here and Halloween is on the way. Two things I am very excited for. This has b...

It's officially October, which means fall weather is here and Halloween is on the way. Two things I am very excited for.

This has been an odd and difficult week for me.

My cat was sick all weekend, and on Monday he was crying, clinging to me and refusing to eat, so I had to take him to the vet.

They did blood work and xrays and determined he had some type of bacterial infection.

They kept him and had him hospitalized; he was hooked up to an IV and given antibiotic and anti-nausea shots. They finally got him to eat on Tuesday, and continued his medicine, but he refused to use the bathroom, so they had to give him a kitty laxative.

They kept him Tuesday night for observation and he was supposed to come home this morning.

This morning his temperature spiked back to 104, so they had to give him a stronger antibiotic, so they're keeping him again tonight on fluids and hopefully tomorrow he can come home.

Friday he goes back for bloodwork, but he shouldn't have to stay.

So, this week has been hard because he's been sick, I've been worried and vet bills are hella expensive. Goodbye life savings. :(

I got a new laptop yesterday, and my camera miraculously started working, so I guess it likes this computer. Windows 8 is a struggle and I hate it. I want Windows 7 back!

I'm buying a new camera in November, so that's pretty exciting. Also, I got a ton, and I mean a ton of things this week. Makeup, fashion, new hair color, etc. And I can't wait to share it with you! But, one thing at a time.

So, today's post is about the NARS Domination Cheek Palette.

I received a message from NARS thanking me for being a loyal NARSissist and asking for my address so they could send a thank you gift.

I was so excited & so appreciative, and really, how many companies do things like that?!

So, of course I gave it to them, and then a little over a week later I received the NARS Domination Cheek palette in the mail.

It includes 2 blushes, a bronzer and a highlight shade.

The four shades are:

Orgasm - peach with gold shimmer blush

Laguna - Bronzer with gold shimmer

Mistinguette - Matte Pink Blush

Devotee - frosty pink highlight

All of these shades are beautiful and Devotee is a beautiful highlight, especially on pale skin.

This palette is still available right now and retails for $49.

I love it and I've been using it quite a bit.

I had swatches of it, but apparently my camera deleted them. Oops!

Anyway, I just wanted to share this palette with you guys & give you a quick update on what's been going on! So, if you read all of that, thanks!

Fall. It's my favorite time of year. I'd love to have 10 months of fall with 2 months of summer on repeat. I can't even help my...

Fall. It's my favorite time of year. I'd love to have 10 months of fall with 2 months of summer on repeat. I can't even help myself. Everything to do with fall is perfect. That's why I decided to post a Fall Favorites. It's not just beauty, or fashion, but all inclusive. This could be a long post, kudos if you stick around to the end.

*Photo from my Instagram, almost a year ago!*

My most favorite part of fall? Pumpkin Spice Lattes. I know. Everyone says that, and it's a real problem. I think I'm addicted. I crave them all spring and summer long. I just can't get enough. I kind of need a second job to fund my Starbucks PSL addiction. It is that bad. Thankfully, the closest Starbucks is 15 minutes away, and it's totally out of my way or else I'd be bankrupt.

Another huge favorite? Bath and Body Works candles. This is another common one, especially in the blogging and youtube community. For me personally, they are stress relievers. Candles relax me, and I burn them all year long. That being said, Autumn is the only time I can get the Pumpkin Cupcake, Heirloom Pumpkin and Leaves candles, and I'm obsessed. Pumpkin Cupcake is my ultimate favorite. I'm currently awaiting another 2/$22 sale so I can stock up again.

As you can tell, I'm obsessed with anything and everything Pumpkin. Despite my love of Bath and Body Works pumpkin candles, (and scentportables...yes my car smells like a pumpkin cupcake), I don't like the pumpkin scented lotion. It smells nothing like cinnamon pumpkins, it smells like old perfume. No thanks. However, if you know of a good pumpkin lotion, please let me know! The struggle of finding one is real.

As for fall fashion, I'm quite simple. I will live in boots, leggings, cardigans and scarves. They give me life. In case you were wondering, Aerie has awesome leggings, but Victoria's Secret leggings are my ultimate favorite. Looking for a less expensive alternative? Forever 21 leggings. $3.80. If you get the right size they're opaque, but cover your butt just in case. :)

My hair will always either be curled or in a bun. I rarely straighten it in the fall. It's usually just in a bun because I'm wearing a scarf anyway. I prefer dark hair colors in the fall/winter. Mine is currently dark purple.

I wear a lot of dark makeup. For some reason, I gravitate toward it. During the day, I'll keep my eyeshadow light and sparkly, but at night I'll wear darker, deeper shades. I typically use a lot of warm shades. Some of my favorites are Makeup Geek Peach Smoothie, Creme Brulee, Cosmopolitan, Cocoa Bear and Country Girl. I still recommend the Lorac Unzipped palette as well as the Too Faced Pretty Rebel palette. I've been considering purchasing the Urban Decay Naked 3. Talk me out of it into it.

I still wear winged liner. It will never be out of style, I don't care what anyone says.

I definitely prefer darker lip colors. Berrys, reds, burgundys...yes. I still tend to wear lighter shades during the day. A few of my favorites are MAC Vegas Volt and MAC Creme Cup for during the day.

MAC Rebel, Urban Decay Jilted, and Revlon Black Cherry are a few of my favorites.

I just ordered Lime Crime liquid lipstick in Wicked last week. Can't wait to get that one.

I love dark nails. Anything in a deep almost black shade, I want it. Essie Wicked, OPI Every Month is Oktoberfest, OPI Lincoln Park After Dark. If you have any suggestions, leave them in the comments!

Outside of makeup, I also love to read. Give me a blanket, some candles, coffee/hot chocolate and a book, you won't hear from me for a while. And no, I don't want a kindle. I actually have a Nook and I never use it. I like real books. A Nook/Kindle just doesn't feel right.

The weather this time of year is perfect. Not too hot, not too cold. Not much rain or snow. The leaves are the perfect shades of orange, red and yellow. I just can't get enough of it.

As you can tell, I love fall. It's the perfect time of year. I really hope you love it as much as I do.

Thanks for reading and if you stuck around to the end, THANK YOU!

If you have any fall suggestions with makeup, hair, food, anything, let me know!